Integrating Vermicomposting and Aquaculture: An Ecofriendly Approach for Sustainable Rural Livelihood

The economy of the Indian subcontinent is predominantly rural and agricultural in nature. Agriculture and its allied sector have major responsibility of providing nation with food and nutritional safety to its expanding population. However, deterioration in agricultural production due to decreasing land area threatens the concept of agricultural farming practices. Integrated approaches are required to deal with the rising issues in this context. Therefore, it is extremely crucial to establish adequate policy that facilitates appropriate employment and earnings, especially for small and peripheral farmers who contribute significantly in economical growth of developing countries. Farming systems approach is a valuable approach to tackle the problems of sustainable financial expansion for farming communities in developing economies like India. Hence, integrated development and economical approach in rural system is considered to be a sustainable substitute of commercial agricultural organizations basically on marginal lands. This will help in attaining sustainable rural livelihood goals. The current article overviews the prospects of integrating vermicomposting and aquaculture with an intention to generate sustainable rural livelihoods.